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CB500 Hornet FEATURES SPECS GALLERY
CB500 Hornet

Ready to join the hive? Experience the new CB500 Hornet. Aggressive, streetfighter style has Hornet DNA surging through it. With a responsive twin-cylinder engine, high-quality and sporty chassis it’s built to zip through the city or navigate the winding backroads. With premium tech features including full colour 5-inch TFT display, Honda RoadSync and HSTC rear grip management keeps you entertained, connected and safe.

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Features

Twin cylinder engine
Twin cylinder engine

471cc of fun for both new and existing riders, with assist slipper clutch as standard to enhance durability and overall performance.

Disc brakes with ABS??
Disc brakes with ABS??

Front and rear disc brakes, combined with standard Anti-lock Braking System (ABS ) helps you make smoother, more controlled stops under less-than-ideal riding conditions. Optional accessories shown.

Stand out in style
Stand out in style

Sculpted to slice through the air and generate downforce for stability and improve handling. The nose fairing has been refined and wraps around the headlight. Optional accessories shown.

5inch TFT Display and Honda Road Sync??
5inch TFT Display and Honda Road Sync??

New for 2024, the 5inch full colour TFT screen is intuitive and convenient for every ride. Backlit for readability with optical bonding reduce glare. Through the Honda RoadSync app simply make phone calls and use the navigation system all by connecting the motorcycle and smart phone via Bluetooth® *D6

LED Headlight and Tail Lamp
LED Headlight and Tail Lamp

Updated LED headlight for better visibility so you can focus on the journey ahead.

Diamond-tube frame
Diamond-tube frame

Light and strong, the 35mm diameter steel diamond-tube frame gives you plenty of feedback as road surfaces change. The shape and position of the engine mounts combined with the frame’s rigidity balance keep vibration to a minimum. Optional accessories shown.

Honda Selectable Torque Control??
Honda Selectable Torque Control??

HSTC smoothly manages rear wheel traction, wet or dry so riding the street, or attacking a set of turns is always a thrill.

Premium handling
Premium handling

Front suspension is made of Showa 41mm Separate Function Fork Big Piston (SFF-BP) inverted forks. At the rear you get a Pro-Link® set up with adjustable preload. This combination gives you superior reaction and ride quality. Optional accessories shown.

Technical Specifications

Bore & Stroke (mm)
67 x 66.8
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
Cylinders
inline 2
Displacement (cc)
471
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Starter
Electric
Valves
8
Transmission
0
Drive
Chain
Front Adjustability
-
Front Suspension Type
41mm telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel (mm)
-
Rear Adjustability
pre-load
Rear Suspension Type
single shock
Rear Wheel Travel (mm)
-
Tyres (F)
120/70-17
Tyres (R)
160/60-17
Brakes (F)
2x 296mm disc, ABS
Brakes (R)
1x 240mm disc, ABS
Fuel Capacity (L)
17.1
Wheelbase (mm)
1410
Ground Clearance (mm)
145
Overall Height (mm)
1060
Overall Length (mm)
2080
Overall Width (mm)
800
Seat Height (mm)
785
Kerb Weight (kg)
188
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Ready to join the hive? Experience the new CB500 Hornet. Aggressive, streetfighter style has Hornet DNA surging through it. With a responsive twin-cylinder engine, high-quality and sporty chassis it’s built to zip through the city or navigate the winding backroads. With premium tech features including full colour 5-inch TFT display, Honda RoadSync and HSTC rear grip management keeps you entertained, connected and safe.

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Powertrain;Brakes, Suspension and Tyres;Dimensions, Weights And Capacities#####Bore & Stroke (mm)|67 x 66.8;Compression Ratio|10.7:1;Cylinders|inline 2;Displacement (cc)|471;Engine Type|Liquid-cooled 4-stroke;Fuel System|Fuel Injection;Starter|Electric;Valves|8;Transmission|0;Drive|Chain#####Front Adjustability|-;Front Suspension Type|41mm telescopic fork;Front Wheel Travel (mm)|-;Rear Adjustability|pre-load;Rear Suspension Type|single shock;Rear Wheel Travel (mm)|-;Tyres (F)|120/70-17;Tyres (R)|160/60-17;Brakes (F)|2x 296mm disc, ABS;Brakes (R)|1x 240mm disc, ABS#####Fuel Capacity (L)|17.1;Wheelbase (mm)|1410;Ground Clearance (mm)|145;Overall Height (mm)|1060;Overall Length (mm)|2080;Overall Width (mm)|800;Seat Height (mm)|785;Kerb Weight (kg)|188

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